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The Mayor works full-time, managing the day-to-day operations of the City and providing leadership and policy direction to the City Council. The Mayor chairs all meetings of the City Council, voting only in the case of a tie. The six members of the City Council work part-time, holding budget and policy-setting authority for the city. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large by popular vote. City Council members are elected to a specific Council seat, but the seats are not determined geographically. City elections are held in odd number years (e.g. 2007, 2009, 2011).

Boise Police Department
News Release

Armed Robbery - Vista Ave.

10-11-11 Armed Robbery - Vista Ave.

Boise, Oct. 11, 2011 - Boise Police are
searching for the man who robbed a convenience store this afternoon
on the 1700 block of Vista Ave.

What Happened:Officers were called to
the store at 1:55 p.m. by witnesses who say the man entered the
store, jumped over the counter and demanded money from the clerk at
knifepoint. Officers praised the clerk for remaining calm. The
suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was last seen running east
across Vista Ave. and into the residential neighborhood. An
immediate area search by officers failed to locate the suspect.

Crime Stoppers: Anyone with any
information on the crime and/or the suspect is urged to contact
Crime Stoppers at 343-COPS, log onto www.343cops.com, or text
CRIMES or 274637, subject: Tip236. A citizen can remain anonymous.
A reward of up to $1,000 is offered by Crime Stoppers for
information leading to the arrest of criminal suspects.